Learning Network: When have you felt that you mattered?

Mental health advice from TikTok

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story November 7, 2023 Dear Reader, When have you felt that you mattered? Would you take mental health advice from TikTok? What question would you ask a politician? These are just a few of the questions we posed this week in our writing prompts. We'd love to read your students' answers. Sincerely, The Learning Network WRITING PROMPTS Simon Bailly/Sepia STUDENT OPINION When Have You Felt That You Mattered? On a sports team? In a class project? With your family? Tell us about a time when you felt important and needed. By Natalie Proulx Keith Negley PICTURE PROMPTS Painting What do you think this image is communicating? By The Learning Network Sarah Blesener for The New York Times STUDENT OPINION Would You Take Mental Health Advice From TikTok? What, if anything, would make you trust the creator who shared it? By Shannon Doyne Brian Rea PICTURE PROMPTS People and Penguins Tell us a story, real or made up, that is inspired by this image. By The Learning Network Sophie Park for The New York Times STUDENT OPINION What Question Would You Ask a Politician? A 15-year-old has been asking presidential candidates tough questions on the campaign trial. What questions would you pose to someone in a position of power? By Jeremy Engle Eric Hartline/USA Today Sports, via Reuters Con PICTURE PROMPTS Pink Jersey Lionel Messi's eye-catching new jersey is the hottest piece of sports merchandise on the planet. Would you want to wear one? By The Learning Network Cassidy Araiza for The New York Times STUDENT OPINION What 2023 Work of Art or Culture Would You Recommend to Anyone? What movie, book, video game, album, show or other work from this year has exceeded your expectations? Why? By Natalie Proulx Clockwise from left: Paramount Pictures; MGM; Warner Bros. PICTURE PROMPTS Scary Movies What was the first scary movie you saw? By The Learning Network Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. VOCABULARY RESOURCES WORD OF THE DAY Word of the Day: sumptuous This word has appeared in 152 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network WORD OF THE DAY Word of the Day: bafflement This word has appeared in 25 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network WORD OF THE DAY Word of the Day: stilted This word has appeared in 59 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network WORD OF THE DAY Word of the Day: vanguard This word has appeared in 203 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network WORD OF THE DAY Word of the Day: plaintive This word has appeared in 51 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT How are we doing? We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please email thoughts and suggestions to LNfeedback@nytimes.com. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Learning Network from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Learning Network, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018